What is the ICD-10 code for left hip strain?

The ICD-10 code for a left hip strain is S76.012A for the initial encounter, S76.012D for subsequent encounters, and S76.012S for sequela.

How do you document a left hip strain?

Document the specific muscle involved, the grade of the strain, the mechanism of injury, and the encounter type (initial, subsequent, sequela).

ICD-10 Coding for Left Hip Strain(S76.012A, G89.4, M25.552)

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Learn about the ICD-10 coding for left hip strain, including documentation requirements, clinical validation, and coding pitfalls.

Also known as:

Left Hip Muscle StrainLeft Hip Tendon Strain

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Left Hip Strain

S00-T88Primary Range

Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes

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Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

Code	Description	When to Use	Key Documentation
S76.012A	Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of left hip, initial encounter	Use for initial encounter of acute left hip strain with active treatment.	Pain on resisted hip flexion Tenderness on palpation Limited range of motion
S76.012D	Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of left hip, subsequent encounter	Use for follow-up visits after initial treatment of left hip strain.	Documented improvement in pain and ROM Ongoing rehabilitation
S76.012S	Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of left hip, sequela	Use for chronic residual effects following the healing of a left hip strain.	Persistent functional limitations Chronic pain or weakness

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of left hip, initial encounter

S76.012ABillable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Sprain of other specified parts of left hip, initial encounterS73.192A

Use for ligamentous injuries rather than muscle or tendon strains.

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Left Hip Strain.

Failing to document the grade of strain

Impact

Clinical: May lead to inappropriate treatment plans., Regulatory: Non-compliance with documentation standards., Financial: Potential for claim denials or reduced reimbursement.

Mitigation

Always assess and document the grade of strain., Use standardized templates for documentation.

Using unspecified codes when laterality is documented

Impact

Reimbursement: May lead to claim denials or reduced payment., Compliance: Non-compliance with ICD-10 specificity requirements., Data Quality: Decreases accuracy of health records.

Mitigation

Always use specific codes for left or right hip when documented.

Incorrect encounter type coding

Impact

Using the wrong 7th character for encounter type can lead to audits.

Mitigation

Verify encounter type during documentation and coding.

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with S76.012A.

Primary Code

S76.012A

Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of left hip, initial encounter

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ICD-10 Coding for Left Hip Strain(S76.012A, G89.4, M25.552)

Documentation & Coding Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for left hip strain?

How do you document a left hip strain?

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